"Robert11" wrote in message
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Will be putting up an outside antenna which will necessitate the use of
some rope on the end to tension it.

Will Nylon braided rope last a "pretty long" time outdoors ?

I know that UV Resistant Dacron Rope is the recommended choice
for outdoor usage, but it sure is a lot more expensive.

BV.


One word about rope: fergeddabout it.

And I believe you will need three to triangulate it, right?

If one fails, that means you have two pulling it another direction.

ANY type of rope is not great when exposed to weather and UV rays 24/7.
Freeze/thaw cycles. Ice buildup if you live in that climate. They just
don't last.

I would buy some 1/8" cable and do it with that. DO NOT buy just anything,
like clothesline cable, but buy something decent. It doesn't have to be
stainless, or aircraft quality, either. This is an easy thing to do. Use
Crosby clamps to secure the ends, and buy some good turnbuckles to adjust
it.

Do it once. Do it right.

Steve (an old rigger)